The lessons I’ve learned over the years are numerous – keep in mind that the world is your field of tennis balls and pile of sticks to fetch if you just put your nose to the ground and go after them! Tragedy, loss and misfortune can all be used to learn the lessons you will need to get past your fear and become a great leader or entrepreneur.
Look no further than our own furry friends for all the important things we need to know. They are teachers; they stay by our sides, undisturbed by worry or regret, and show us how to live each moment as it comes. I’ve learned incredible business and life lessons from my furry friends. In the coming blogs I’ll highlight 5 key lessons that I’ve gleaned from them…
Lesson 1 – Dogs know what they want and they go for it, they have goals. I’ve never known a dog that lived life as though it was just a practice run. But we often live our lives like we are going to do it all over again, and the next time around we’ll take all the chances. You have to stay connected to your goals—without focus and tenacity you won’t achieve your heart’s desires. Our dogs constantly send us gentle examples of this. My dog will not quit staring me down until I offer an invitation onto my bed at night. That is the same kind of clarity that we need to pursue our own goals. Catch the Frisbee, destroy the toy, win the tug of war, and get the longest scratch on the head as possible. They know where they are and where they want to be. For many of us, this is agonizing, but the bottom line is you have to set goals for yourself to make things happen.
More dog gone good lessons to come…